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Out of Control Lab, Ginger- Testimonial

November 3, 2017 By Duke Ferguson 1 Comment

Thank You Unleashed Potential The Valley!! Ginger the lab is out of control no more! See Video Below!

A few months after getting our lab/retriever, Ginger, daily life started to become stressful. The kids didn’t want to play with the her because she would bite at them and knock them over, and my husband refused to walk her anymore because she pulled so hard on the leash even an anti pull harness didn’t work. Ginger was relentlessly; she went after anything that moved, cat,s birds, leaves ect., she would eat everything she looked at, including large rocks. Life was just crazy!

We tried a trainer that taught us how to get her to sit but she wouldn’t stay. It got to the point where her day was spent getting yelled at or locked away in a kennel because we couldn’t take her anywhere or do anything with her. I was very skeptical that training would do anything to change her hyper personality but the only other option was to give her away, so after some research and asking around, we found Camellia. Immediately after beginning training I could see changes in Ginger. A 20 minute session had her panting exhausted, but she LOVED it and I was enjoying spending that time with her. Whenever I had questions Camellia quickly responded and gave advice that actually worked! After hitting a rough spot with some behaviors we weren’t sure how to deal with, we sent Ginger away with Camellia for a 5 day board and train. You wouldn’t think that much would change in 5 days, but it has tremendously!

Now my family could not be happier because life is way less stressful for everyone, including Ginger. She is actually now a part of our family, not an annoyance. I am able to take her out with confidence and my kids are begging to do stuff with her. She has become something I am proud of, not something I am apologizing for when I have guests over.

I would completely recommend Camellia as a trainer to anyone who is possibly hitting their breaking point or who wants to avoid that in their future. Her level of knowledge of dogs and their behaviors is exceptional. We are so pleased and content in knowing that no matter what challenges we come up against, Camellia will be there to guide us through it.

-Nadine Coleman

Ginger OFF LEASH for the first time ever!!

Are you at your wits end with your dog’s behavior and would like to have control, sanity, and above all else, safety? No matter the age or breed, please contact me now,  I assure you, I can help!

Book your FREE consultation and demonstration today!
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Filed Under: Camellia Saunderson, Testimonials

Dog VS Squirrel / Recall With Distractions

October 5, 2017 By Duke Ferguson 1 Comment

Do you have trouble getting your dog to come when called? If you are going to let your dog off leash then for safety and sanity reasons you should have your dog trained with a rock solid recall!

Seriously, I see people every day letting their dogs off leash and have no control, only to have the dog chase a car or passer by and get hit by a car.

Truth is it’s actually easy to teach a recall. Any breed, any size, any age, any dog can be trained to come when called… EVEN Deaf dogs!

Check out this video of Matrix VS the Squirrel!

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Dog Training & BBQ (Finding the time)

October 4, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Not enough time in a day?

Life is busy, and with all the technology we have today to make our lives easier it seems to take up more of our time.

Do you have trouble finding the time you need to work with your dog? If so then this video might be useful to you and help you get creative.

I made this video to help give you ideas on what you can do with your time and make it efficient so you can spend a little quality time with your dog and get the best of both worlds.

I understand how “BUSY” life can get!  In this video I am BBQing outside of a hotel and working Nitro at the same time.  Im traveling from one of my seminars out of country, back to PEI to meet some student dog trainers who are starting my school.

Hey, Dog Trainers…here is a tip or you. If you want to get business then this is one way to do it. 😉   ENJOY!

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To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

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ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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An Intense Way To Burn Off A Dogs Energy In Just Minutes

May 18, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

In the cold Canadian winter, days are short and the weather is often crappy. It is very hard to get outside and burn off the dogs energy on a regular basis. In this video you’ll See Duke and his Belgian Malinois “Nitro” Ripping it up in a parking lot after hours.

Malinois are intense breeds and MUST have energy spent daily….. No Matter What!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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The Lazy Dog Trainer V – Shaping with Clicker & Food

May 17, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

The Lazy Dog Trainer V  –  Shaping with Clicker & Food

This video shows how we can get high output from a dog while we just sit and do “NOTHING” other than mark and feed the desired behaviours.

“Lazy Dog Trainer” Gets its name form learning how to get the most from your dog while doing the least from the handler.

Check out the video

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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